Instructions for Virtual Meeting

Introduction

Pursuant to the provision of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, and Governor DeSantis’ Executive Orders 20-51 and 20-52, in which the Governor declared a public health emergency and a state of emergency, there is a recommendation to limit public gatherings.

The regularly scheduled Board of Commissioner public meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. cst will be conducted as a VIRTUAL MEETING.

Please send your public comments to the Destin Fire Control District at 848 Airport Road, Destin, FL 32541; email to assistant@destinfire.com or call (850) 837-8413 no later than 1:30 p.m. cst May 11, 2020. Any submissions received after the deadline may not be read during the meeting but will be included as part of the record.

Americans with Disabilities Information

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding must contact the Destin Fire Control District no later than 48 hours prior to the time of the scheduled meeting; if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Services Numbers (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice) for assistance.

COVID-19 Precautions – Help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Information from the Florida Department of Health:

What you Should Know

COVID-19 can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when an individual coughs or sneezes. These droplets may land on objects and surfaces. Other people may contract COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days following exposure. Most people recover from COVID-19 without needing special treatment. The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Department recommends everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoiding close contact with people who are sick;

Staying home when you are sick and avoiding contact with persons in poor health;

Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;

Covering your cough or sneezing into a tissue, then disposing of the tissue;

Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;

If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty; and

Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.